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Matt Sookram

Matt Sookram

Matthew Sookram is a Canadore College graduate. He has lived and worked in North Bay since 2009 covering different beats; everything from City Council to North Bay Battalion.

Recent Work by Matt

Inside the North Bay Battalion's quest for sustained success

Inside the North Bay Battalion's quest for sustained success

'From scouting conversations to prospect conversations to conversations about the roster in North Bay, those are the reasons why you’re involved and why you do what you do'
Nurturing North Bay's community beautification efforts

Nurturing North Bay's community beautification efforts

'There’s a variety of wonderful energy and team spirit that you get back from this. There’s a lot more than what people think they will get out of it'
Generals avoid collapse, beat Battalion in game seven

Generals avoid collapse, beat Battalion in game seven

Battalion season ends in the Eastern Conference Finals for a third straight season.
Battalion force a game seven after dominant win

Battalion force a game seven after dominant win

North Bay gets four goals in the first period and never look back as they erase 3-0 series deficit.
Nelson's goal in double overtime for Battalion stuns Generals

Nelson's goal in double overtime for Battalion stuns Generals

The Battalion have staved off elimination in two straight games and the series continues with game six coming up on Sunday at Memorial Gardens.
Vilmanis the OT hero as Battalion stay alive

Vilmanis the OT hero as Battalion stay alive

Battalion win game four in overtime, sending the series back to Oshawa
Promising Battalion recruits Carey, Greer eager to join ranks

Promising Battalion recruits Carey, Greer eager to join ranks

'They excel in certain areas, for sure, but they play the game the right way. We feel like they fit the mould that we covet'
Battalion season hangs in the balance after controversial loss

Battalion season hangs in the balance after controversial loss

'I wouldn’t want to go into Wednesday with any other group. This is a group that is ready to rock and I can’t wait to see them play Wednesday'
Battalion promote a top professional environment to prospects

Battalion promote a top professional environment to prospects

'When we draft a player, our number one job is to develop them into a better player'
The evolution and impact of the White Water Gallery in North Bay

The evolution and impact of the White Water Gallery in North Bay

'We all need some kind of outlet, whether you are participating in the arts or just a patron or viewer of the arts'
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